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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.43, 2,610.12 and 1,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.43, 2,610.12 and 1,052.12 is: 1,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.43 : 2,610.12 = 1,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.43/2,610.12 = 1,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.43x = 2,610.12 × 1,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.43x = 2,746,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,159.45/1,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.90

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